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The Hazlehurst Lady Indians won first place in the Region 7-3A tournament. They struggled the first half, but fought back and won by 10 points, a 22-point turnaround. Asia Madison (15) takes a shot to keep the game close. The Lady Indians defeated Raleigh 61-44 on Monday in the state 3As and will host Tylertown…

The Hazlehurst Garden Club has chosen the home of Bill and Patsy Bush on the corner of Green and King streets as February Yard of the Month. After a full morning of touring many streets in Hazlehurst, the Selection Committee found this yard to be distinguished, due to the homeowner’s personal attention to maintenance and…

Mississippi State Representative District 76, Greg Holloway, Sr. spoke of African American achievements, past and present, at Providence Baptist Church for Black History on Sunday, February 18. Representative Holloway is pictured with the church’s pastor, Pastor Frank L. Curtis, Sr.

Ninety-four Copiah-Lincoln Community College students were inducted into the Eta Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa during spring ceremonies in Rea Auditorium on the college’s Wesson Campus. Inductees from Copiah County included first row from left, Carmen Manicea, Jaspernika Holloway, Xiwen Hu, Quin’Shonna Young, Madison Coleman, Cheyenne McCraine; second row from left, DuQuan Tillman, Daysi…

Copiah Academy honored the seniors on the Colonel soccer team at Friday night’s home game.  From left are Connor Coates, Carson Flumm, Alex Matthews, Branden Posey and Max Stringer.  

Members  of the Hazlehurst City Board appointed Dr. Dan Jones for a four-year term to the Hazlehurst City School Board of Trustees, replacing Randall Day, whose term has expired.  Both men were thanked for their willingness to serve. Dr. Jones was sworn in on Friday, February 9. To read more about the activities of the…

The Hazlehurst Community Sports League youth soccer and baseball registration will be held Saturday, Feb. 17, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Hazlehurst City Hall, 209 South Extension Street. Contact Mayor Shirley Sandifer for more information, 601-894-3225.

On Friday, February 2, the Hazlehurst City School District, in observance of  “Go Red for Women.” went red! To see more of the ladies in red, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

The Wesson Lady Cobras hosted the Lady Jaquars from Jefferson Davis County Friday night, Feb. 2.  The Lady Jaguars defeated the Lady Cobras with a final score of 58-31. QUICK REACH – Wesson Lady Cobra Shelbi Maxwell tries for a take-away in a recent game against Jefferson Davis County. Photo by Tracy Fischer To read…

The Copiah County Soil & Water Conservation District will hold their annual Tree Sale Saturday, Feb. 10, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Trees available will include: Bald Cypress, River Birch, Golden Raintree, Red Bud, Red Scarlett Maple, Yellow Tulip Tree, Burning Bush, Old Fashion Snowball, Belle of Georgia Peach, Native Pecan, Persimmon, Native Plum,…